On Monday morning, Newark Airport faced severe disruption with over 300 flights delayed or cancelled due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, low clouds, and ongoing construction. Federal officials stated that this situation led to average arrival delays reaching four hours. Notably, United Airlines reported significant impacts with numerous delays and cancellations attributed to staffing issues at the FAA. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy criticized the situation, calling for urgent action to address the air traffic control staffing crisis and improve efficiency at the airport.
The ongoing air traffic controller shortage, compounded by inclement weather at Newark Airport, has led to significant flight disruptions, with hundreds of delays and cancellations reported.
United Airlines faced severe disruptions, with substantial delays and cancellations, largely attributed to the FAA's staffing issues, leading to overcrowding of the air traffic system.
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